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Town mourns after two killed in underground mine explosion in far western NSW

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A man and a young woman have been killed in a mine explosion near the outback town of Cobar in far western New South Wales. An investigation is underway into the cause of the underground blast, which has devastated the local community. Political leaders and mining unions say the tragedy highlights the urgent need to strengthen workplace safety in Australia’s mining industry.

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